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Description

An overview written for general readers of the history, prevention, treatment, causes, and consequences of obesity. * The work is combines materials from history, epidemiology, behavioral science, surgery, pharmacology, ecomics, and policy * Includes a glossary of key terms related to the study of obesity

Author Biography

Kathleen Y. Wolin, ScD, is assistant professor of surgery at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Jennifer M. Petrelli is an independent science writer with master's degrees in both epidemiology and nutrition.